Nikon A100 vs Sony TX100V

Lets look more closely at the Nikon A100 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A100 (20MP) and TX100V (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A100 was unveiled 5 years after the TX100V which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A100 grades versus the TX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon A100 Gallery and Sony TX100V Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A100 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony TX100V has dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the A100 vs the TX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and TX100V is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A100 and TX100V.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon A100 to render more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent A100 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.